Nature Bingo is a fun and flexible way to get children excited about exploring the outdoors. Instead of numbers, each bingo square features something to spot in nature—like a feather, a butterfly, a pinecone, or a dandelion.
Whether you’re walking in the woods, visiting the park, or playing in the back garden, this activity encourages kids to look closely at their environment. It builds focus, observation skills, and a love of nature—all wrapped up in a simple game.
Materials Needed
- Printable bingo sheet (or draw your own)
- Crayons, pencils, or stickers to mark off squares
- Clipboard or firm surface (optional)
Tools Needed
- None
Steps
- Prepare the Bingo Cards
Print or create bingo cards with 9–16 nature items or features to find. - Set the Area
Decide whether you’re playing in a garden, park, woods, or on a walk. - Go Exploring
Children walk around trying to spot items on their bingo card and mark them off as they go. - Call Bingo!
When someone finds all items in a row (or the whole card), they shout “Bingo!” - Celebrate the Win
Offer a small reward or let them lead the next round.
Variations
- Theme Cards: Create bingo sheets based on seasons (spring flowers, autumn leaves) or locations (woodland, seaside).
- Photo Challenge: Use a camera or phone to take pictures instead of marking off the squares.
- Timed Bingo: See how many items children can find in 10 minutes for a fast-paced version.
- Sound Bingo: Include things to hear—like birdsong, rustling leaves, or buzzing insects.
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